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Twenty-something years ago, when I first came to Middlebury, one of the first things that stood out to me was how this community comes together to support one another. Over the years, I’ve seen that kindness again and again, and this past week was another reminder of just how special this place is. This is

My daughter, Simone, is not yet two and she’s found her favorite pastime: playing the role of her older brother, Josiah. She does it with full commitment. A true method actor, she stays in character all day long, mimicking his every gesture, sound and phrase. Josiah announces, with the flat confidence of a four-year-old rehearsing

Here’s what a few of our MiniBury families were up to during Independence Day!  What do you do when everyone wakes up on America’s birthday with little motivation to fight for a parking spot and stand in the pouring rain? You have your own parade! (Complete with lotsa candy and renditions of the national anthem

The true glory of nature’s bounty can be seen in the heavily draped branches of fruit-bearing plants at the height of a Vermont summer. There are few things that bring me more joy during this season than picking berries. Perhaps it is a deep calling to some long-forgotten farming roots. More likely, it is my

This summer, all local kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy FREE healthy meals! Mt. Abraham & Addison Northwest School Districts June 24 – August 7 | This program is not income-based; it’s open to everyone with children. Children do not have to live in the town where meals are distributed and do not

Celebrate America’s birthday all throughout Addison County with these free, family-friendly events!

Growing up in upstate New York, I have fond memories of walking into Lake George candy shops with my grandfather Pa while my mother was at work. The waft of chocolate and sugar that hit you as soon as you opened the door. The bright, colorful displays of candy paired with the earth tones of

Here’s what a few local families were up to during the long Memorial Day weekend. A Visit to the Shelburne Museum It’s a little outside Addison County, but the Shelburne Museum was a hit with the whole family. The museum offers a Family Fun Guide that helps young explorers learn as they wander around. Our